Relenting: meaning, definitions and examples

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relenting

 

[ rษชหˆlษ›ntษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

attitude change

Relenting refers to the act of becoming more lenient or forgiving towards someone or something that one has previously resisted or opposed. It often implies a softening of a strict stance or an easing of tension in a conflict. This term can also indicate a gradual shift in emotions where someone who was once adamantly firm begins to show compassion or understanding, leading to a change in behavior or opinion. Relenting can occur in various situations, such as negotiations, personal relationships, or any scenario where someone is faced with persistent demands or pleas.

Synonyms

giving in, softening, submitting, succumbing, yielding

Examples of usage

  • After hours of negotiation, she finally showed signs of relenting.
  • His relenting attitude made it easier to resolve the issue.
  • The parents were unwilling to relent on their curfew rules.

Translations

Translations of the word "relenting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indulgente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachgiebig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ัƒะฟะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustฤ™pliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฒๆญฉใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indulgente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumuลŸak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„ํ™”๋˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ustupujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ustupujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฝๅฎน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popustljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรฝรฐinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indulgente

Etymology

The word 'relenting' originates from the Middle English term 'relenten,' which means to soften or diminish in severity. This, in turn, comes from the Old French 'relentir' and is related to the Latin 'relentire,' which combines the prefix 're-' (meaning back or again) with 'lent' (meaning to lend or to permit). The evolution of the term reflects a broader change from a state of strictness to one of leniency. Over the centuries, 'relent' has maintained its core meaning of 'to become more lenient' or 'to ease up,' often used in contexts of reconciliation and the resolution of conflicts. As societies evolved, so did the contexts in which the term is employed, highlighting its relevance in personal, legal, and diplomatic dialogues.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,233 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.